ENGR 234 - Statics (3 credits)

(=PHYS 234) (Prereq: PHYS 211) This course deals with systems of forces acting on particles and rigid bodies at rest. The course addresses the finding of resultant forces and torques for various bodies. The covered topics include concentrated and distributed forces, equilibrium in two-and three-dimensions, moments, couples, and other key principals used in engineering design of structures that must remain static while bearing stress or performing a task. F.